Oxford Code of Ordinances § 38-247 Removal of obstructions to fire hydrants.
Sec. 38-247. - Removal of obstructions to fire hydrants.
(a) The fire chief or his agents are authorized to remove and take away any natural or artificial obstruction to any of the fire hydrants which prevents access to and effective use of said fire hydrants.
(b) In the case of an obstruction of such a fire hydrant by a manmade structure, the fire chief or his agent shall make a reasonable effort to determine the owner of the structure and to inform the owner that it will be removed and taken away by the fire department or other employees. If the owner is contacted, the owner may be allowed to remove the structure himself; provided, however, that he does so within 48 hours of being contacted, except under exceptional circumstances.
(c) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a prohibition against the use of any action necessary to gain access to and use of a municipal fire hydrant during an emergency.
(Code 1968, § 10-60; Ord. No. 1978-8, § 1, 8-1-1978)